Journal Reviews

Allergen immunotherapy and allergic rhinitis – EAACI guideline 2017

1 March 2018 | | AGREE II, allergen immunotherapy, allergic diseases, allergic rhinitis, allergy, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema, atopy, prevention, sensitization

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic childhood disease with considerable social burden and impact on quality of life, frequently necessitating treatment with various combinations of antihistamines and corticosteroids. The allergen immunotherapy (AIT), sometimes known as desensitisation therapy, can modify...

Apps in allergic rhinitis

1 November 2017 | | Allergy Diary, EIP on AHA, MASK-rhinitis, allergen immunotherapy, mobile technology

Utilising smart-phone applications to gather data is an expanding field in medicine. However, it is not without limitations including bias. The European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA) introduced the Allergy Diary application as part of...